Overall score
Belgrave Heights
55.6/100
Selby
54.5/100
Belgrave Heights for families; Selby for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belgrave Heights
55.6/100
Selby
54.5/100
Crime rate
Belgrave Heights
26.2 / 1k
Selby
33.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belgrave Heights
87
Selby
32
Population
Belgrave Heights
1,398
Selby
1,626
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Belgrave Heights | Selby |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.6/100 | 54.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.4/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.2 / 1k | 33.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 9 |
| Walkability | 9.5/100 | 13.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 87 | 32 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 33 |
| Green cover | 10.1% | 45.1% |
| Population | 1,398 | 1,626 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Belgrave Heights is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Selby is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood. Belgrave Heights sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Selby is further out with more breathing room.
Belgrave Heights tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability, while Selby stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Choose Belgrave Heights if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Selby for investors.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.